WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES
and every little thing a successful WSET Level 1 candidate needs to know before registering for this wine qualification
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
WAYFARING WINE & SPIRIT CO. IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF
LEVEL 1 WSET AWARD IN WINE QUALIFICATION
ALL COURSES WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AND FOLLOW A FULL WORK-DAY FORMAT FROM 9AM-5PM AT THE FARM CENTRE IN CHARLOTTETOWN PEI
WHAT IT IS
- an introductory course that sets a foundation of understanding from the very first principles of how key factors influence the style, quality, and price of wine
WHY IT MATTERS
- because you are a budding wine enthusiast looking to learn how to taste and describe wines
- because you work in hospitality and a better understanding of wine will give you more confidence on the floor and generate increased sales
- because you work in the drinks trade and are looking for upward mobility within the industry by acquiring WSET qualifications and globally recognized certifications
WHAT YOU NEED
- there are no prerequisites and glassware will be provided for wine samples (option to buy set of 6 standard ISO tasting glasses $59)
HOW WE DO IT
- LEVEL 1 is one full-day session ending with 30 minute closed-book exam consisting of 30 multiple choice questions
- guided tastings of 12 benchmark wines featuring principle grape varieties from classic wine regions
- introduction to the fundamentals of food and wine pairing
- registration closes 2 weeks before first scheduled in-person session
- payment must be made IN FULL at the time of registration
- candidates will be given an option to receive an access code for eBook study pack within 3 working days of registration
- hard copy study packs will be available for in-person pick up within 3 working days of registration
- hard copy study packs will be mailed to out-of-province candidates within 3 working days of registration
WHAT YOU GET
- a globally recognized 'Level 1 Award in Wines' formal qualification
- a professional certificate mailed to you and a WSET lapel pin
HOW YOU GET IT
- by achieving a minimum pass mark of 70% on a closed book 30 question multiple choice exam at the end of the session.
WHAT IF YOU DON’T GET IT
- Lesson #1: failure is a learning opportunity
- get in touch if you are interested in scheduling an exam re-sit
- $75 re-sit fee for Level 1 Award in Wines
EITHER WAY – YOU WILL PAY
- $425 includes tuition, all wine samples, exam fees and text/workbook
- payment must be made through online registration only
- payment must be made IN FULL at the time of registration
- registration closes 2 weeks before first scheduled in-person session
- Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. accepts only Visa, Mastercard, and American Express
- all payments are non-refundable
- in the unlikely event that Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. has to cancel a course, registered candidates are eligible for a 100% refund
FULL DISCLOSURE
- personal information (name, date of birth, address, phone number, email) will be shared between Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. and WSET
- click for detail on all Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. Policies and Procedures
- requests for Reasonable Adjustments can be disclosed in the ‘additional comments’ space on the course registration form or by contacting Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. direct at erin@wayfaringwinespirit.com
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